Brian Thomas on How Your Disability Can Make You a Better Leader & Entrepreneur

"The Buzz", by Nagish

As the co-founder of Clutter, Brian Thomas took a simple idea and turned it into an industry-leading storage company, securing a whopping $300M in funding along the way. Now, Brian's channeling his wisdom into supporting up-and-coming founders as a Venture Partner at Resolute and an angel investor. Oh yeah, and he’s done all of this despite facing profound hearing loss. This week, Brian and I sat down for a heart-to-heart about the rollercoaster ride of entrepreneurship, the world of venture capital, and the personal hurdles we all face along the way. As a founder myself, I was moved by Brian's candor about his hearing loss and how it's shaped his leadership style. He pushes back against toxic 'hustle culture' and offers a more human-centered vision of entrepreneurial success. Brian's story is about embracing our whole selves - challenges and all - to fuel innovation and build genuine connections.

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